Definition
Definition of clouted - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
- The clouted boxer staggered back to his corner.
2.
- The clouted politician followed the orders of his benefactor.
Origin of clouted
Middle English, clout (patch)
Examples of clouted in a sentence
He wore a clouted shirt from the rough game. The clouted journalist wrote articles favoring the corporation. A clouted judge ruled in favor of the influential businessman.
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- French:frappé, influencé, ...
- German:getroffen, beeinflusst, ...
- Italian:colpito, influenzato, ...
- Spanish:golpeado, influenciado, ...
- Portuguese:golpeado, influenciado, ...
- Chinese:被打, 受影响, ...
- Japanese:殴られた, 影響を受けた, ...
- Arabic:مَضْرُوب, خاضع لنفوذ, ...
- Hebrew:מֻכֶּה, מֻשְׁפָּע, ...
- Russian:ударенный, под влиянием, ...
- Ukrainian:ударений, під впливом, ...
- Hindi:मारा हुआ, प्रभावित, ...
Definition of clout - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
violenceUK blow with the hand or a hard objectUK
- He gave him a clout on the head.
2.
powerUS influence or power especially in politics or businessUS
- Her clout in the industry is undeniable..
3.
hardwareDated UK short, flat-headed nailDated UK
- Use a clout to fix the metal sheet.
4.
fabricDated UK piece of cloth or a patchDated UK
- He used a clout to clean the table.
5.
archeryDated the target used in archeryDated
- The archer aimed for the clout.
Verb
1.
exert influenceintr. have influence or power in a particular situationintr.
- She clouted the decision-making process at the meeting..
2.
impacttr. Rare hit hard with the hand or fisttr. Rare
- He clouted the punching bag with all his strength.
3.
repairtr. Dated UK cover or patch with cloth or leathertr. Dated UK
- She clouted the torn jacket with a leather patch.
Images of clout

short, flat-headed nail 
piece of cloth or a patch 
the target used in archery
Expressions with clout
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possess influence or power over others
She has clout in the fashion industry.
hit someone with the hand, usually not very hard
If you don't listen, I'll give you a clout.
possess influence or power over people or decisions
She has some clout in the company.
having strong influence or power over others
He is a businessman with clout in the industry.
attempting to gain influence or power through social media
Her clout chasing involves posting controversial opinions to get more followers.
list of people with significant social media following
She was thrilled to be included in the clout list of Instagram influencers.
gain influence or power
He managed to clout up in the company quickly.
type of nail with a flat, broad head
He used a clout nail to secure the roofing felt..
Origin of clout
Old English, clut (a patch of cloth)
Examples of clout in a sentence
She felt a clout on her back as she turned around. The senator's clout helped pass the bill. He used his clout to get the deal approved. He hammered a clout into the wooden frame. The toolbox was missing a clout for the project. She wrapped the gift in a colorful clout.
The tailor used a clout to patch the jacket. He hit the clout with precision. The clout was barely visible from a distance. He clouted the negotiations with his expertise. The lobbyist clouted the legislative process effectively. She clouted the thief with her handbag. The boxer clouted his opponent in the first round. He clouted the old shoes to make them last longer. The craftsman clouted the worn-out bag with a sturdy fabric.
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- French:coup, influencer, ...
- German:Hieb, beeinflussen, ...
- Italian:colpo, avere influenza, ...
- Spanish:golpe, tener influencia, ...
- Portuguese:murro, influenciar, ...
- Chinese:巴掌, 有影响力, ...
- Japanese:一撃, 影響を与える, ...
- Arabic:ضَربَة, مارَسَ النُفوذ, ...
- Hebrew:חֲבָטָה, לְהַשְׁפִּיעַ, ...
- Russian:удар, иметь влияние, ...
- Ukrainian:ляпас, впливати, ...
- Hindi:घूंसा, प्रभाव डालना, ...
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